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Sunday, September 10, 2017

Hope for the Storms of Life

As I write, we are waiting for hurricane Irma, the category 5 storm that devastated the Caribbean just a few days ago. Our house is boarded up, and we feel as safe as one can feel while in the path of a powerful storm. Our weather radio is on my favorite station, Z88.3, which injects weather warnings between songs of hope and peace to help us prepare. I can't think of a better way to remain hopeful and ready for a storm.

These songs remind us that praising God in the midst of our storms is powerful. The Lord inhabits the praises of His people. As we pray and lift up His
name, He blesses us with His presence, comfort, and peace.

Praise is a fountain of life and peace.

As praise rises, blessings descend.

May we all experience this in greater measure as we place our trust in
Him, seeing every trial as an opportunity to learn to trust God more. And may these words of the psalmist become our prayer during the storms of life, for our God is the place of safety, joy, and peace.

I will extol the Lord at all times;His praise will always be on my lips.I will glory in the Lord;let the afflicted hear and rejoice.Glorify the Lord with me;let us exalt His name together.

I sought the Lord, and He answered me;He delivered me from all my fears....

The angel of the Lord encamps around those who fear Him,and He delivers them.

Taste and see that the Lord is good;blessed is the one who takes refuge in Him.

Psalm 34:1-4, 7-8

Please join me in praying for everyone on the path of this hurricane as well as the thousands of people who are now homeless or whose lives will never be the same again. I am thankful for the relief efforts
already underway and for the many ways we can all help one another
during such times. God bless you all, and thank you for your prayers.

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